Autobiography of Malcolm X (SparkNotes Literature Guide)

Autobiography of Malcolm X (SparkNotes Literature Guide)

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Autobiography of Malcolm X (SparkNotes Literature Guide) by Malcolm X and Alex Haley
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Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781411474031
Publisher: Spark
Publication date: 08/12/2014
Series: SparkNotes Literature Guide Series
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: NOOK Book
Pages: 72
Sales rank: 589,234
File size: 205 KB

Table of Contents

Context1
Plot Overview3
Character List5
Analysis of Major Characters9
Malcolm as Malcolm Little9
Malcolm as Detroit Red9
Malcolm as Satan10
Malcolm as Malcolm X10
Malcolm as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz11
Themes, Motifs & Symbols13
Malcolm's Changing Perspective on Racism13
The Similarity Between Hustling and Activism13
Humanity as a Basic Right14
Status Symbols14
Travel and Transformation15
The Conk16
The Watch, Suitcase, and Eyeglasses16
Summary & Analysis17
Chapters One & Two17
Chapters Three & Four21
Chapters Five, Six & Seven23
Chapters Eight & Nine27
Chapters Ten & Eleven30
Chapters Twelve & Thirteen33
Chapters Fourteen, Fifteen & Sixteen36
Chapters Seventeen, Eighteen & Nineteen41
Epilogue44
Important Quotations Explained47
Key Facts53
Study Questions & Essay Topics55
Study Questions55
Suggested Essay Topics58
Review & Resources59
Quiz59
Suggestions for Further Reading64

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